Electric-only waters / Germany
Electric-only waters in Germany
16 entries. Confirm current rules with the local authority before you launch.
16 entries
Bavaria, Germany
Quota or permitOfficial sourceSport motorboats need a district permit. Max 280 permits for combustion boats, valid max five years, no renewal. Electric permits have no time limit. Waiting list.
Bavaria, Germany
Quota or permitOfficial sourceSame system as Starnberger See. Max 150 permits for combustion boats.
Bavaria, Germany
Quota or permitOfficial sourceCombustion sport-boat permits are generally only issued on Starnberger See and Ammersee. Electric boats can get permits on lakes open to motorboats. The source does not list which lakes.
Bavaria, Germany
Quota or permitOfficial sourceIn 2022 there were permits for 506 pure combustion motorboats and 2,439 pure electric boats, per the state government's reply to the Landtag.
Bavaria, Germany
Quota or permitOfficial sourceIn 2022 Altmühlsee had 1,683 permitted electric boats. The three lakes had 48 combustion motorboats combined.
Hesse, Germany
Electric onlyOfficial sourceFederal regulation: sport boats with combustion engines, gas engines or generators may not be used. Electric motors are allowed by implication. Max 15 km/h.
Lower Saxony, Germany
Electric onlyOfficial sourceBoats up to 7.60 m with electric motors up to 10 hp allowed. Combustion and stronger electric motors need an exemption. Closed to boats 1 November–19 March.
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Electric onlyOfficial sourceCombustion engines only for rescue, authorities, club events and sailboats in distress. Electric max 1,500 W on boats up to 5 m, 3,680 W on longer boats. Max 6 km/h. The 2017 order ran to 2022 — check whether renewed.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Electric onlySecondary sourceThe exemption for combustion boats expired at the turn of 2023/2024. Electric motors still allowed. Based on local press; the district's final decision not checked.
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Electric onlySecondary sourcePrivate combustion motorboats banned on the whole lake per a tourism portal. Electric boats for rent. Rules for private electric boats unclear.
Saxony, Germany
Quota or permitOfficial sourceCombustion engines need an official permit; electric motors may be used freely. Two-strokes generally not allowed. Status June 2019.
Bavaria, Germany
Rules need verificationNot yet verifiedEarlier listing (unverified): National park lake with drinking-water quality. Only the electric passenger ferries operate — private motorboats are not permitted at all. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.
Bavaria, Germany
Rules need verificationNot yet verifiedEarlier listing (unverified): Private combustion engines banned. Electric and sailing boats only. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.
Bavaria, Germany
Rules need verificationNot yet verifiedEarlier listing (unverified): Only electric and paddle-powered boats allowed, protecting the islands and reed beds. Shore zones keep 100–300 m distance. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.
Bavaria, Germany
Rules need verificationNot yet verifiedEarlier listing (unverified): Electric motorboats allowed with approval from Landratsamt Roth; combustion engines need special authorisation. Holiday permits up to 4 weeks. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Rules need verificationNot yet verifiedEarlier listing (unverified): Breiter Luzin, Haussee, Schmaler Luzin, Carwitzer See, Dreetzsee and more: electric drive only. Carrying combustion motors or fuel-powered equipment is prohibited. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.